Ravens wideout’s marijuana charges lowered to misdemeanor

Ravens wide receiver Deonte Thompson is still in trouble with the law, just not as much.

According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, Thompson’s attorney said the felony drug charges against him had been reduced.

“The state has reduced the charge to a misdemeanor possession of marijuana,” attorney Huntley Johnson said. “At this point, we’re dealing with a misdemeanor.

Thompson hasn’t entered a plea, and hasn’t been assigned a court date yet. He was arrested last weekend in Gainesville, Fla., after being stopped in a car driving with no lights on. The other two men in the car with him each claimed possession of the drugs and paraphernalia — allowing Thompson the ever-popular “It’s Not My Weed Defense.”

While his legal problems are lessened, Thompson’s case will still be reviewed by the league.

Alright Deonte, time to get back to work and fight for your roster spot. With Mellete coming off IR and the belief Ravens are looking for WR depth in the draft you are going to have to show something to make the team.

crownofthehelmet says:Feb 28, 2014 9:33 AM

That picture is perfect. The season was a comedy of errors for both the ravens and bengals. They looked lost, and they sure haven’t found their way this offseason yet.